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AP CM Chandrababu will visit London from November 2 to 5 to attract investments to the state. During the visit, he will invite London-based industrialists to the Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 14-15. He will also highlight the state’s investment opportunities and the incentives being offered by the AP govt.
Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrated across religions and regions, Diwali marks Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya and also honors Goddess Lakshmi, bringing prosperity, happiness, and spiritual renewal to homes.
India has emerged as the third most powerful air force in the world, as per the latest World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) rankings. Strengthening its military capabilities, India has surpassed China, which now ranks fourth. The United States and Russia retain the top two positions on the global air power index.
PM Modi continued his visit to Srisailam by visiting the ‘Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Spurti Kendra’. He toured the Shivaji Durbar Hall and meditation halls, and praised the Trust administrators for their effective management. Modi was accompanied by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan during the visit.
Pakistan nearly stunned England in Colombo as captain Fatima Sana delivered a brilliant spell of 4/27, the best by any fast-bowling skipper in Women’s World Cup history. England struggled at 133/9 before rain intervened, denying Pakistan a famous chase. The washed-out result kept England atop the table and ended Pakistan’s knockout hopes.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 15 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 10 hours. On Wednesday, October 15, 75,919 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 28,218 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.79 crore on the same day.
The Henley Passport Index, developed by Henley & Partners, ranks world passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Updated quarterly, it uses data from the International Air Transport Association. The index highlights global mobility trends and reflects ties through visa-free or visa-on-arrival access.
Prime Minister Modi visited Andhra Pradesh, offering prayers at Srisailam’s Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam with CM Chandrababu Naidu and Dy CM Pawan Kalyan. He will inaugurate ₹13,430 crore development projects in Kurnool across power, industry, roads, railways, and defence, creating one lakh jobs and boosting Rayalaseema’s economy.
In a major setback to the Telangana Congress government, the Supreme Court dismissed its special leave petition on BC reservations in local body polls. The court advised the matter be resolved in the High Court and stated that elections may proceed with the existing reservation structure. Further hearings will continue in the High Court.
Former BJP MLA Raja Singh attacked Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, alleging bias against Backward Class leaders in Telangana. Citing the Jubilee Hills by-election, he said BJP’s choice of a Reddy candidate shows BC neglect. Singh claimed internal conflicts and favoritism within the party are weakening its electoral prospects.
Along with the famous Srisailam temple, several key sites attract tourists. Notable among them are Pathala Ganga, where devotees take a holy dip, Sakshi Ganapathi temple, and the scenic Srisailam Dam. Other must-tour spots include the Chenchu Lakshmi Tribal Museum, Akka Mahadevi Caves, and the ropeway ride offering panoramic views of the region.
India has secured the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Ahmedabad. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed the news on X, calling it a proud moment for Bharat and Gujarat. He said the achievement reflects PM Modi’s vision of world-class infrastructure and nurturing sporting talent across the nation.
OnePlus announced #MakeItSpecial Diwali offers starting October 17 across online websites such as Flipkart, Amazon and retail platforms. Discounts feature the OnePlus 13, 13R, 13S, Nord 5, and Pad 3 series, plus bundled gifts and bank offers. Prices start at Rs 21,999, with additional EMI options and festive rewards for Indian customers nationwide.
A report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) reveals that India’s exports to the U.S. have declined by 37% over the past four months. The sharp drop is attributed to new U.S. tariffs on select Indian goods. The report highlights that Indian exporters are struggling significantly due to these increased trade barriers.
Ola Electric launched its first non-vehicle product, “Shakti,” an app-based portable energy storage device. Developed in-house, it serves as a power backup, solar storage, and mobile energy unit. Built on Ola’s 4,680 Cell Technology, Shakti comes in 1.5kWh, 5.2kWh, and 9.1kWh variants, priced from ₹39,999 to ₹1,99,999, entering India’s ₹1 lakh crore BESS market.